Assisi

Question 1

Commonality sentence

Answer 1

Imagery- to describe the condition of the beggar

Common theme: suffering

Question 2

“Sat, slumped like a half-filled sack.”

Answer 2

Just as a half-filled sack would look empty and misshapen so too the beggar looking lifeless and deformed which shows the condition of the beggar.

Question 3

“Tiny twisted”

Answer 3

This means something small and distorted. In the context in which it is used it gives a negative description of the beggar using simplistic language yet it creates such a graphic images showing the beggars condition

Question 4

“Ruined temple”

Answer 4

Just as a ruins temple would look old and run down but would have once been a beautiful building so too the beggar looking tired, I’ll and ugly due to him being neglected, which shows maccaig creating sympathy for the beggar

Question 5

“A voice as sweet as a child’s when she speaks to her mother.”

Answer 5

Just as a child’s voice would sound innocent and delicate so too the beggar having inner beauty, being humble and appreciative despite his deformities & the lack of help he is given which shows that he is thankful for may help he receives & therefore he should be pitied.